Nicole Nixon
CapRadio ReporterNicole covers politics and government for CapRadio. Before moving to California, she won several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, for her political reporting in her hometown of Salt Lake City. Besides public radio, Nicole is passionate about beautiful landscapes and breakfast burritos.
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Most of the state’s taxpayers will receive a tax rebate between $200 and $1,050 in the coming weeks meant to address inflation and rising gas prices. The $9.5 billion package was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom in June as part of the state budget.
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Two days after announcing the state had launched the website, Newsom’s gubernatorial re-election campaign put up billboards in seven Republican-led states to advertise the new site and criticize their governors for restricting abortion.
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Supporters say the plan could help fix California’s broken mental health system, while opponents say compelling treatment violates civil rights and will put too much of a burden on counties.
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The bill would create a Fast Food Sector Council to set minimum workplace wages, hours, and standards. It could drastically change the fast food and franchising industries in California.
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The Legislature has already approved new gun restrictions, but big battles remain over mental health treatment, COVID-19 vaccines and more.
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The Democratic governor lauded the legislation as “perhaps the most impactful thing” the state has done to prevent gun violence, though experts say it will likely face legal challenges.
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The legislation is part of a package of bills to expand access to abortion as California leaders brand it as a “reproductive freedom state.”
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State lawmakers passed a record $300 billion spending plan on paper, but still have many details to work out with Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Newsom is sponsoring a bill that would allow residents to sue gun makers and sellers for damages if their weapons are used illegally. The governor said he wants to sign it and other gun control measures by the end of June.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to send drivers up to $800 to offset rising prices, but top legislative Democrats insist on tailoring billions in tax relief to lower- and middle-income residents.